Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-20
FAUST TONIGHT.

Things to be Remem bered by Patrons l Special Arrangements for the Pub- | lie AceOmm O OdatiOn-The Sale of Ad-
 mission or Rush Tickets-The Car-
 riageS.
 The presentation of Faust to night at Carlls Opera House by the combined forces, numb .ring 300 persons, of the National Opera company, will be an extraordinary musical event, and CarlIs will contain for the occasion one of the largest and most brilliant audiences ever assembled in this city The demand for reserved seats continued yester- day and before o'clock about sixty more seats in the top gallery had been sold. This left only three rows unsold, excepting the small number of seats that flank the stairways and lie appallingly close te the ceiling. All other seats below in the house were sold two days ago, as the public are we'll aware. There are several things to be borne in mind by the public, which are as follows: There will be no admission tickets sold for the main floor of the house, and no chairs will be placed in any of the aisles. The reason for keeping the aisles clear, 1t will be readily seen, is for the accommoda- tion of patrons in getting in and out of the house. Only fifty admission tickets will be sold for the first gallery. Only 275 admls- sion tickets will be sold for the third gal lery.
 1t is possible that few of the back seats in the top gallery will not be sold. in which case the early bird catches the worm prov erb will no doubt be readily comprehended and acted upon by those first on the spot. Every other precaution for the convenience and comfort of patrons will be attended to. It is intended to have the house comfortably heated in all parts, and by courtesy of the fire and police commissioners the Concert as- sociation will have specials stationed in diff ferent parts of the house to see that every thing goes smoothly. It is also requested by the management that the public take heed to the fact that the opera will begin at quar- ter of eight o'clock, and order their carriages accordingly, 80 that all may be seated prom: tly in time for the opening of the en- tertainment.
 Those whose carriages have been ordered to connect at the opera house at should correct the order to fit the time specified in order that the vast audience may be settled in their seats when the curtain rises. Anoth- CT thing which should be borne in mind ap- plies particularly to the ladies, and is sub ject which must be approached with diff dence, yet with fair reason for hope. The management respectfully request that all the ladies not only appear in full dress, but mi nus their hats and bonnets. This request of the management will, without doubt, be needed to a great extent on the first floor of the house, and the gentlemen occupying seats in the parquet and parquet circle will, no doubt, rejoice accordingly, yet with fear and trembling lest the good example may not be followed on future occasions. A large part of the ladies occupying the first floor will come in carriages hatless.
 The coming and departure of carriages will also be systematized so as to avoid entangle- ments and delays. The opera will not be finished, in all probability, before midnight and carriages can be ordered accordingly. The ladies accompanying members of the Re- publican league will find the entrance from the league house to the opera house open and the west drawing room of the club house re- served as ladies' dressing room, and can have their wraps and hats left in charge of an attendant until the opera is over. About 150 Hartford ladies and gentlemen will attend. They come in a special car. About 100 more come from towns in this vicinity. The Ma tional Opera company come on special train of twelve cars drawn by two engines. They come On the Air Line road via Willimantic and will arrive here this noon.